 Ulcer on tonsil? 83 messages in this subject
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Is it possible to get an ulcer on your tonsil?
I have suffered with tonsil stones for some years now. Recently, my right tonsil became infected. The doctor prescribed antibiotics and the stones and infection went away. Now I am left with what looks like an ulcer towards the base of my right tonsil. It is about 10mm across. It doesn't hurt as such, but it is uncomfortable.
Any info would be greatly appreciated! |
| Liam 23 August 08 |
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| Hi Liam, I have had a number of mouth ulcers on my tonsils....one was so big, i was prescribed antibiotics to clear it up. I have had a couple on my tonsils since but they have cleared up. I actually have one on my tonsil at the moment and its sooo painful. I am still looking for a treatment that is effective! I suffer from them alot and would appreciate anyone who can recommend a treatment. |
| Alice 24 August 08 |
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| Hello, i heard from a friend that the antibiotics you take clear the infection up and help fight the ulcer however it doesnt clear the infection 100% and which make them reoccur! |
| mike 24 August 08 |
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| yes! i get them on like the sides of the back of my throat and it is so painful that i can barely talk. very bad. |
| brittney 25 August 08 |
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Thanks for getting back to me! I'm glad I'm not alone. I thought I had an alien growing on my tonsil!
The ulcer seems to be reducing in size now. I'm not sure if it is the antibiotics or the mouth wash I got from the pharmacy; it's called oraldene. You can gargle with it and it seems to be doing the trick.
Will keep you posted! |
| Liam 25 August 08 |
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| to be honest, anything you try might work or might not work! but after 15 years! if you have a ulcer it tends to be there for a max of a week! when mine turn white ie a white head on them, i know within 2 days they will go! after other 3 days or so they will come back! they is no cure! |
| mike 25 August 08 |
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| hi, i am 24 years old and i have recently have a ultra big ulcer that is somewhat yellowish in colour and lasting more than 3 weeks. is that normal? |
| Isaiah 21 October 08 |
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| anyone know if ulcers on tonsils lasting more than 3 weeks is normal? |
| Isaiahyap 22 October 08 |
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| There are many reasons why people get ulcers. I get the because of lack of vitamin uptake in my GI tract due to Crohn's disease. I am a nurse and became very curious as to why I exactly I got them and the best way to treat them. Most mouth ulcers are viral infections which means they won't go away with antibiotics. My Dr. takes silver nitrate sticks and kills the virus inside and than puts me on antibiotics to heal from the inside out. If your mouth ulcers became severe I would also suggest having you Dr. put you on a steroid such as prednisone. A small dose of 5mg BID for about 10 days without taper. I would also suggest taking a daily supplement of Vit C 1000-2000mg QD and or a Vit B supplement. I hope this helps. |
| NRS DaViD 2 November 08 |
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| hi everyone. I also get ulcers on the back of my mouth and tonsils. Currently I have 2 on my left tonsil and 2 behind my last molar on the area where a wisdom tooth would be (if not pulled years ago). They are so painful and I have been looking for years for the problem causing them. No doctor can seem to give me any answers. I constantly have them, this is not normal...nobody should have a mouth ulcer all the time. I seriously probably go 5 days a month withough one. I am just fed up and venting so sorry this is so long, i'm just happy to know i am not alone out there. I have been taking a vitamin supplement for the past 6 months and L-lysine which I must say neither have done anything for the ulcers. I do occasionally use a silver nitrate stick to get rid of the ones closer to the front, which I must say is more painful that childbirth haha. anyways, thanks to anyone who can help |
| stephanie 8 January 09 |
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| Hi there. I have suffered with mouth and throat ulcers now for 33 years and they are increasing in size, some measure 15mm long and almost as wide. They can last upto 6 weeks and i can have up to 13 in my mouth at any one time. Im very lucky if i can have 5 days out of every 6 weeks where i dont actually have any ulcers in my mouth. These ulcers are driving me mad and cause me to have social problems. As most of the time im in such excruciating pain and find it very difficult to communicate verbally with people, including my own children and family members, not to mention work clients and colleague. I find myself short tempered a times as the pain in just constant with no relief. I have tried so many different treatments bought over the counter at the local pharmacy or prescriptions from my family Doctor. NOTHING WORKS!!!!! I agree with comment made above mine. The Pain is MORE painful than childbirth. I would prefer to give birth everyday then to cope with the continous pain these ulcers cause. Oh yeah!! I didnt get one ulcer during both my pregnancies... |
| Allyson 8 January 2009 8 January 09 |
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| I really can sympathise with you all. I have not been able to go to work today to teach as i have so many ulcers that I can't speak! It is so painful. I have suffered with mouth ulcers my whole life. There are not many days when i am ulcer free! It really does make me irritable. Doctors have previously told me that it was stress and i was run down. I think the ulcers run me down! I have recently been diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Ulcers are a symtom of that. Now i know why i have them which is comforting but it does not make it any easier. Corlan pellets for the big ones up the back, adcortyl in orabase for the ones on the tongue and difflam spray to help you eat. Between all that paracetamol helps the headaches. Don't use ibrufen, it causes more. It might be worth getting your gut checked out. That is where it all comes from. I wish you luck. |
| Kathy 26 January 09 |
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| i used to uffer with my tonsils, still do every now and then. this time i have an ulcer on the dangley bit between my tonsils, i reccomend people try difflam oral rinse |
| loops 10 February 09 |
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i have the same problem, doctor told me to eat yogurt more and more every day and also milk. it helps. make it ur routine, even when u don't have ulcers.
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| Deep 12 February 09 |
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| I have had ulcerated tonsils before, and i now have another ulcer on one side of my tonsil feel pretty tired etc too. Is this tonsilitis? |
| Mel 23 February 09 |
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| hi got ulcers on my tonsils a little sore has antibiotics still there have not gone what so i so now 4 weeks later |
| stephi, grimsby 2 March 09 |
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| Try going to a naturalpath. Antibotics usage makes you have more and more symtoms of ulcers on tonsils, white tongue and other tonsil problems. It sounds like everyone has some type of yeast in their body which plays major havic in the throat, nose and other problems within the body. Taking a very high dose of pro-biotics (can find at a vitamin store and wholefoods but the best is through a naturalpathic doctor, they have a higher strain) everyday to combat the yeast overgrowth. Allergies also can give tonsil problems plus stress too. But basically having too much yeast in the body makes these problems reoccur. Best bet is to see a naturalpath and get yourself proper treatment - never good to just take a medicial pill like antibotics to solve a problem unless its definitely in real infection. Good luck! |
| Shay 4 March 09 |
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| This is my first ever ulcer near my tonsils, i am still confused as to how it could of gotton so worse, because about a week ago i fell ill with a minor cold and sore throat, but my tonsils and throat are fine now, just a cough and i have a verrry painful ulcer on the right side of my throat, but closer to where my wisdom teeth should grow, but on the exact corner where my mouth opens so its painful to talk. i have only been using TCP to treat it but all its doing it numbing it for a while and giving me heartburn all day.. (i think thats what its from!) also have to be dosed up on ibroprufen all day :( sick and tired of this, i really hope this isn't the start of a lifetime torture! |
| Yasmin 8 March 09 |
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i have an ulcer on my tonsil at the moment and when i went to the doctors today all she prescribed were these pellet things which are just supposed to numb it but they dont particularly work,
and it is so painful,
is there anything i can buy over the counter maybe that will help ?
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| michelle, 9 March 09 |
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I have an ulcer also on the dangly bit that looks like a punch bag between my tonsils - it actually feels like it's been used as a punch bag and is making my throat close up
How can something so small cause us so much pain? The only thing that works for me when I get ulcers is to avoid anything sharp like crisps, and anything acidic. Take pain killers and drink lots of cold water to try and cool down the burning sensation |
| Alison 19 March 09 |
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Hi my name is theresa.. for as long as i can remember I also suffer with mouth ulcers.. my doctor many years ago felt i had an allergy towards toothpaste. I went to my local health shop and purchased Aloe Vera toothpaste.. I could not believe the difference in few days, ulcers gone, and did not return till i visited my dentist and told the dentist about my ulcers, and using health shop toothpaste. My dentist was not happy that i was not getting fluoride and recommented that i try shop toothpaste again.. How i wish i had not done this as with in a few days i now have mouth ulcers on my gums, tonsils, and pain in my ear.
I've now gone back to healthshop toothpaste and started back on vitimin B6 complex |
| Theresa Griffin 24 March 09 |
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| i hav about 100 mouth ulcers in my mouth throut and tonsil i dono wat to do? |
| mary 25 May 09 |
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| Look up vincent's angina of the tonsil. Caused by the same bacteria that produce trench mouth. |
| Wayne Jones, CRRN 10 June 09 |
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| Hello, I had my wisdom teeth taken out under GA 5 days ago and I now have numerous large ulcers around the tonsil area and where my wisdom teeth were removed. I am taking ibuprofen, codeine, paracetamol, rinsing with hot salt water regularly, using difflam rinse to numb the area and corsodyl mouth wash. I am still in a lot of pain that I feel is more from the ulcers than the swelling from the operation. I have spoken to a relative who is a dentist and he has said time and rest is the only anwser as there is nothing else that helps. I believe mine were caused by the trauma from the removal of my teeth under GA. I normally get smaller mouth ulcers every so often if I bite my cheek but not as severe as the ones I have now. |
| Annette, 27 20 June 09 |
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| hello. i suffer from mouth ulcers on my tongue and mouth and my mum also suffers with them very badly. we have found that rinsing them with soluble paracetamol and aspirin REALLY helps to kill the pain as the painkiller goes directly to the source of the pain. you can also take these alternatively every two hours so you dont have to be in any pain. hope this helps. |
| sonia 6 July 09 |
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| Some of you may be getting canker sores in the back of your mouth and on your tonsils. The most common cause of canker sores is an allergic to the detergent SLS, which present in most toothpastes. Rembrandt makes a special toothpaste for canker sore seufferers. I used to deal with ulceration of the mouth and tonsils on a constant basis, and avoiding products containing SLS has greatly reduced my problem. |
| Michael 7 July 09 |
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| I am suffering with an ulcer on my left side of my tonsil. I have had one before on my right. I have been getting a lot of acid coming up lately, due to not taking my nexium. I wonder if the ulcer is caused by that. I have noticed, with the ulcer, i also have a runny nose and my ear hurts. Is that all connected in some way? |
| deb 12 August 09 |
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| dry them and put a liquid bandaid over it .. before bed and a few times a day. Cuts the heal time in half for sure |
| joe 13 August 09 |
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| I have suffered with recurrent mouth, tonsil and throat ulcers all my life. I have coeliac disease and this is what causes them (deficiencies, ususally B12, folate or iron). I have had a relapse of my coeliacs (after going away on holiday) and once again have an enormous ulcer on my left tonsil. It's so huge, the doctor has put me on steroids and sent me for some bloods and sure enough, I'm low on B12, folate and iron. Often mouth ulcers occur when you have digestive disease such as Crohn's, ulcerative colitis or coeliac disease. Worth checking these out if you mouth ulcers along with other symptoms such as stomach pains, lethargy or myalgia. |
| Kat 21 August 09 |
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| My son (2) had recurring ear infections and sinus infections. Last week the ENT removed his tonsils and adenoids...came out and told us he had ulcers on his tonsils. The ENT said the ulcers were also causing the ear/sinus infections Perhaps getting your tonsils removed will solve this issue for so many of you. I hope it does in our case. |
| JM 24 August 09 |
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| I just found out i have a ulcer on my right tonsil.I had a sinus infection first.Swollen gland under my jaw and throat,but my throat never hurt.I felt like i had a jaw breaker moving around when i swallowed.I constantly have to clear my throat never can bring it up though.My ear feel clogged and headache. I also am a smoker,does this mean i have cancer? |
| Michelle 28 August 09 |
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| I too suffer with mouth ulcers, and at present is nusring a huge ulcer on the dangly bit at the back of my throat, which is verrry verrry painful and hurts me to talk. this is the third week and it still dos'nt look as if it is going. I have taken the ususal mouthwashers, gels and sprays, but a pensioner friend of mine suggested I put oil of cloves on it, which I have, because quite honestly I will try anything now and although it tastes horrible and stings for a while, it does actually give me a few hours pain free. It wont get rid of them, but it is sooo good to be able to eat something that dos'nt feel like barbed wire going down my throat!! |
| Sue 28 August 09 |
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| A rare syndrome called Behcets causes chronic mouth ulcers, I am currently being investigated for this, maybe worth looking into for those of you who still have not answers |
| Sarah 1 September 09 |
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| I have never had an ulcer on my tonsil but there is something there now. It looks like I swallowed a kidney bean and it got stuck. It's kinda purple in color with a small white spot in the center. It doesn't hurt but I know it's there. I found this while looking at my throat to see if it might be red from coughing due to sinus'. Could what I have be a throat ulcer? Could it have been caused by a cold? I am searching for answers. I went to the doc and he gave me some antibiotics but did not mention ulcer. |
| Claire 2 September 09 |
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| does anyone know where to get difflam in Mumbai india? Im here on business and have an ulcer on my tonsil.... |
| Tim 9 September 09 |
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| Try a corner shop Tim |
| herbert 11 September 09 |
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| Anyone knowif you can use corlan pellets on an ulcer near the molar but while still on antibiotics for treatment for tonsillitis? The doc prescribed it but reading the warnings, it says one shouldn't use with infections ?!?!?TKs.. |
| sean 11 September 09 |
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| i just got an ulcer on my left tonsil for the first time. How long does it take to go away? |
| emily 15 September 09 |
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| i'm so happy to have found this page. i have suffered from all of the above for many, many years. My childhood was misreable with them but as an adult, i have suffered in silence I must say. they scared me and i didn't really want to tell anyone about them. i find myself in constant pain, daily. i find myself not wanting to talk much. with a one year old and a five year old, this does not work well. i'm so tired of the pain. i am about to be 38 and have suffered for as long as i can remember. i have about 3 big ones in the back of my throat right now and i want to cry. this is awful, i wish a doctor would get ahold of this page and give us all some real advice. seems like everone is in the same boat here. i do like the idea above about naturalpaths. i think i am going to try and find one. i have many other chronic issues that need to be addressed but, tired of the same old stories from traditional doctors. antibiotics and leave us alone please. my other chronic condition is chest colds with a soar throat and lots of snot. does anyone else have this problem too? are they related at all? seems like when my chest is tight and hard to breath, i do get more ulcers on tongue and throat. I only about one week of cough free days a month. i'm so used to it, it seems normal to be hacking away. no i don't smoke cigarettes. i do smoke a little pot! helps the pain...anyway, enough i guess, wish we all could get some help. |
| kc 16 September 09 |
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OMG I am not even joking how annoying these things are I have had a mouth ulcer on my tonsils for the third time now and I used to get tonsillitis quite a bit too. The doctor said that if I get tonsillitis one more time this year I had to get them out, but I haven't had it since, now I'm stuck with these stupid things and they drive me crazy!! Are they like another form of tonsillitis or something??? And is tonsillitis linked with them?
thx |
| Caitlin Roughan 23 September 09 |
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| ive jus got one now its my first ulcer in my thout and it really hurts its swelling some of my mouth. i think its bacrerial infection it started as a sore thout and now you can clearly see the ulcer i am going to go doctors a.s.a.p but does any1 know how to sooth the pain untill i get it treated |
| matt 18 October 09 |
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| I just got back from the doctor for a sore throat; right side tonsil. The doctor said I have an ulceration on it like everyone is talking about here. She said it's from a virus or from a small scratch that turned into an ulceration. If you eat rough stuff or do not chew your food real good, you can get these over and over. Also, she told me to take 1 tsp. of Mylanta, mix with 1 tsp. of children's liquid Benedryl and gargle and swallow 4 times per day. I just started this treatment so I don't know if it will work but it's worth the try. She says it will take 7-10 days to heal without treatment and I'm on day 6...very painful, want to rip my throat out!!! Hope this helps. |
| Karin 10 November 09 |
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| I went to the doctors complaining about a sore throat, which hurt my ears when i swallowed. She said i have a ulcer on my tonsil, told me to take paracetomal, use difflam spray and gargle Aspro-clear. Doesn't seem to be working though, and the pain is still quite bad. |
| Caroline 18 November 09 |
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| Apply Bongela mouth ulcer gel or advanced ointment for mouth ulcers (u can get some that cover up the ulcer like a temporary skin) directly to your tonsil - this works well for me. If u have no fever, u don't have tonsolitis. Gargle soluble aspirin (annadin extra is best) and oraldine or TCP. |
| Nigel 22 November 09 |
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| NaffeeplyLalo 23 November 09 |
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| Any ideas???? I have developed mouth ulcers on the roof of my mouth. I went to Doctor and he said nothing to worry about and it will sort it self out. 3 weeks lata and ulcers have not gone away and my chest has become tight. My Wife has also picked up the same symptoms and my daughter has just got a ulcer in her mouth. Any ideas or experience would help. |
| Bob 30 November 09 |
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Hi there Bob, have you changed your toothpaste for the family or all been eating really spicy or acidic foods, maybe a food diary for a week would help. The chest tightness just might be a chest infection symptoms which you and your wife have picked up. Just a suggestion as anything is worth looking into. For help with the ulcers I swear by SLS free toothpastes and there are lots of them in the pharmacies to choose from.
Liz |
| liz 30 November 09 |
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| Hi everyone- it is also comforting to me to see how many people suffer from the same symptoms that I do. I am 22 now and have battled ulcers since grade school. They seem to be directly linked to stress in my life, but I refuse to believe that I am any more stressed than the rest of the people walking the Earth! And how do you just remove stress?! Anyway, I am currently researching the results of removing your tonsils for people with chronic mouth ulcers, (I have also had them directly on the tonsil- which ended up being mononucleosis). Many doctors have said that removing your tonsils will not prevent ulcer breakouts. But I, like the rest of you, am willing to try anything at this point. Besides, if they are so baffled by what actually causes them, then who is to say what will actually stop them? Who knows- but I intend on having my tonsils removed over the holiday and I will certainly let you all know if I get any sort of relief from these horrible little white monsters!! |
| OverAnbesol38 14 December 09 |
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| I don't think that will stop the ulcer, would be nice if it would, but it is also said that having tonsil remove will have problem fighting bacterias and viruses in the future. As we all know tonsil help protect our body from those nasty bacterias and viruses coming in through our mouth. And having tonsil remove will be permanent, so better to think twice. But good luck though for whatever decission you may make. =) |
| Blah 16 December 09 |
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| I had my tonsils out and my ulcers dimished considerably - also didn't get tonsillitis anymore! Your tonsils can become more of a source of infection than a force for good - go to see an ENT surgeon. Adult tonsillectomy is at least 2 weeks off work and VERY VERY painful though!!! |
| Kate 16 December 09 |
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| Try Ayurvedic medicines |
| Nitin 16 December 09 |
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| Holy Fu kin shit I got an ulcer on my tonsil for the first time i am 26..day 1 was pretty small on day6 an it is bigger by four times than any one I have had before never on my tonsil... an way more painful on the tonsil... how long is this night mare gonna last OMG can hardly talk....BTW had it my whole vacation. |
| james 20 December 09 |
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The sheer fact of the matter (for myself atleast) is that ulcers that are at the back of the mouth, tonsils, and pillars are insanely painful. Almost regardless of how many there are, you are going to be pretty miserable about the whole thing.
All I would like to see, is a licenced, almost dental strength numbing solution that you can safely swallow. As this would give you that ability to tilt your neck back, rocking the solution to the back and to the source of pain, so that the solution glides past, and 100% numbs you completely without fail. The problem with lidocain, is that it's awsome for any other positioned ulcer... It's almost as painful as bonjela on those already inflamed tonsils / for which I would love to speak to them about!
Seen as breaking into hospitals and stealing morphine is illegal, dangerous, morally wrong, etcetcetc the only options I have to control the pain is luke warm water available at all times, soft food, and Solpadine Max (caffeine free version) behind the counter jobby. Other than that, it is entirely possible that for some of you, gaviscon original can somehow deaden the feeling quite a bit. Don't take too much of this, I am meaning before bed, just a small amount left to run down against the ulcer, for me, deffinitely helps.
I only wish that truely mad painkillers were made available to adults easily. |
| Shaun 21 December 09 |
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| ...tonsilectomy? |
| anonymous 8 January 10 |
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Well, I've only just got my first ulsur on my tonsil and I must say, it is rather painfull! I went to the doctors and they said I dont need antibiotics, all I should do if I am in real pain is to gargle with paracetamol and then swallow, but it doesnt seen to be making any differece! My ulsur is on my right tonsil, every person I know who has had one it has been on their right tonsil. Very rare, is anyone gets any information on how to prevent and stop it once you have one, please post it, I would be very gratefull! Beacause I must say, it is killing my throat!
Thanks xx |
| Me 15 January 10 |
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I have six ulcers on my tonsils and ache all over. I also keep feeling tired but have never suffered from this before. Have been taking ibuprofen to ease the aching but it still really hurts to swallow. Have i got tonsilitus? Do numbing gels work on tonsils? Please help.
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| Emma 20 January 10 20 January 10 |
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| I have been a long time sufferer of tonsil related things. I get ulcers only on my tonsils several times a year. For me, I am a gagger and cannot apply any numbing or antibiotics to the tonsil directly so I have to tough it out or go to a doc for medication. The best thing is to avoid eating really dry foods like dry breads and don't drink or eat anything that's too acidic. I drank apple juice the other day and it was really bothering my ulcer. Soups or warm drinks are good just like any other time you're sick with something. There are also over the counter numbing mouth sprays. You spray it where ever orally and it numbs it real nice for temporary relief. They often don't taste great but hey if you want to avoid a doc for this which they'll usually say wait it out then go buy some. Another fun thing with ulcers is they can cause referred pain in your ears which I have. I hope to have a tonsilectomy at some point in the future. |
| Joanna 24 January 10 |
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| Try using grapefruit seed extract. It appears to be very effective in killing off the harmful yeast/bacteria which cause problems in the throat and guts. It is amazingly effective and is cheap. You add a few drops to water to gargle with for mouth/throat problems(it is very, very bitter so make sure you dilute it) or you add a few drops to orange juice to drink for gut problems. try googling grapefruit seed extract and you'll be amazed at how it has worked for people. |
| Honda 29 January 10 |
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i had my tonsils out when i was 17 and it hurt like hell and was left with two lovely scars one either side ice white and now after 5 years i have suddenly got an inflammed ulser type thing where the scar on teh right side is does any one know anything i can do for this ?
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| Bubi 13 February 10 |
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| Have been wondering what these growths on my tonsils are for a few months now. They are not painful but do feel like I have grit at the back of my throat at times. Always suffered from tonsillitis since I was about 11 and spent time in hospital 3 years ago with quinzes. Should I go to the doctor with this as i've read they are a symptom of an underlying problem? |
| Nat 20 February 10 |
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Hi all. I am a Doctor with the ENT Dept in a local university hospital. I thought I would give you some advice on how to deal with this problem as I have had several people talk to me recently about this very problem. Firstly you must understand a bit about the tonslins and note that a large perportion of the population have very sensitive tonsils, or malfunctioning ones. They are a part of our lymphatic or immune system, although they are not directly involved in preventing systemic infection, but more so help fight with upper airway and mouth infections. The ulcers that accumulate in the mouth are normally caused by a combination of distructive micro-viruses and/or bacteria. Most commonly now, they are being caused by oral sex. Unfortunately people dont normally see the harm. What you need to do is kill the micro-organisms and relieve the symptoms. I will give you two options here. I reccomend to my patients they take Manuka Honey. Manuka Honey is a special honey in that it is monofloral (Manuka Bush) and that it is High in antibacterial properties. I suggest you buy <+10 and slowly swallow a teaspoon amount twice daily for two weeks. That will help kill the bacteria and also kill any that may be on your tounge. Also, to help with the Inflamation and pain, purchace a Benzydamine Hydrochloride spray or gurgle. It is a non-steroidal Anti Inflamitory and will help reduce inflamation and has local anasthetic properties. Also where possible, drink hot drinks such as ginger tea. and on top of this, you need to keep up the intake of your vitamines such as vitamin C and B and Zinc. Drink frech orange juice or take a 1000mg tablet for v-C every day. If you feel virul effects, such as muscle pain, neck pain, headache, nausea etc, go to your gp.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Q |
| Dr. Q 4 April 10 |
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| Eat less heaty foods like fried/oily/salty foods. They help. |
| Biny 6 April 10 |
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| hi. i suffered from glandular fever at the end of last year. i got really bad tonsilitus. i have been fine since. but today only one of my tonsils has become inflamed and hurts a little. I think its an alsur but im not 100% sure - could it be tonsilitus?! im going to france on Saturday 11th April... three days! do i need to see a doctor or just rest my voice?! pleaseee helpp me! i have read through your comment, Dr. Q. i might try the honey! but should i see a doctor? |
| L.A 8 April 10 |
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| can you get an unlcer on your tosils from making out with somone? i never had them before and i met a guy and made out with him then a month later i got an ulcer on my tonsils?? someone please help!! |
| sarah 9 April 10 |
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| i had my tonsils removed 6 days ago due to tonsil stones, and on the 4th day i started to develop mouth ulcers right next to the wound where my left side of the tonsil used to be. it hurts like hell, the pain from the removal of tonsils has almost gone but this mouth ulcer is huge and when it kicks in it is PAINFULLLLL. goodluck to anyone that has a tonsillectomy, it does hurt but if you have tonsillitis / tonsil stones and frequent sore throats, think of it as 1 - 2 weeks of hard pain and annoyance for a lifetime cure of tonsil problems. |
| feelgood 14 April 10 |
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| i have one right now.it hurts..... |
| neeraj 21 April 10 |
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| I've had mouth ulcers on and off all my life, I'm 33 and think I have identified some things that can cause them. I don't get that many now (I will explain my theory in a bit). I was recently in hospital for an operation (hernia), a couple of days after I got one on the inside of lip, one on the outside of my lip (quite unusual) and I have a monster on my right tonsil which was on the way out after about 10 days, but now I see another forming. One thing I am sure of, is Ibuprofen in responsible for all of these, as the break out is severe and I took a lot of nurofen after the operation. My mother had colon ulcers after taking anti-inflamatories and was told that it was a known link. So try sticking off those. My main theory is linked to diet though. A friend of mine was diagnosed as coeliac after a number of issues (although mouth ulcers wasn't really one of them). Anyway, he was so pleased with the results I thought I would try and reduce my wheat intake to see if I felt any better in myself. The main thing I eliminated from my diet was pasta, I love pasta and was eating a lot of it. I started eating rice pasta instead which is gluten free. After a while I noticed I was getting far fewer uclers. Over about a 4 year period now I am convinced that normal pasta is a major contributor to the problem, as I rarely get them now. Sometimes if I deviate and eat a bowl of normal spaghetti, within a week I have an ulcer. So maybe there is a link between wheat, obviously we know coeliacs don't absorb vitamins so that will definitely cause problems, but with my experience, beer, bread and most other wheat products are not an issue, but PASTA definitely is. Maybe give it a try. |
| Will 21 April 10 |
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| i've got a massive ulcer on my tonsil, it's really hurting me! it's difficult to eat and im up all night in pain! HELP :( |
| Beth 27 April 10 |
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| I have monsters on my tonsils. BIG MONSTERS ULCERS! I got it last month and now it's back again. More pain! |
| Ty 28 April 10 |
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i just got back fro the doctor thinking that i have strep throat, well i was excited to have strep and well now i learn that they are ulcers. From what it sounds like everyone who gets them once always has them? is this true?
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| james 3 May 10 |
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| I have currently got huge ulcers at the back of my throught (either side), on the dangly bit and also down my throat. They are an absolute killer, particularly the ones down my throught. It feels like swallowing razor blades. I have hardly eaten or drank anything for a week because of the pain and have only spoken about 20 words in 4 days and am off work due to this. Because my throat isn't 'functioning' properly my mouth is constantly filling up with saliva which I have to spit out all the time as it is too difflicult to swallow. The first one started about 2 1/2 weeks ago and I went to Doctor over a week ago, basically did nothing. Waited another 5 days and more came so went back and another doctor gave me some anti-biotics which have not done a lot at all. I know this is the case as I have always suffered from them but not as severly as some of the others who have posted. I too agree that it is far worse that childbirth!!! Sometimes I do get them when I am tired/run-down but alot of the time I can see no reason. I try all the suggested cure's but for me nothing really does anything for these severe ones. Corsidyl mouth wash, Rinstead pastels and Difflam spray/rinse works quite well for small ones in front half of mouth/tongue. Like most other people have said, there seems to be no definitve answers/cures. Sory. |
| Lloyd 4 May 10 |
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| I am a mouth ulcer sufferer since I had glandular fever 20 yrs ago, I am now 37. It is a relief to see that there are so many others out there who are suffering like me, sometimes I have felt perhaps my pain threshold is low and that others would be fine with them. I am just starting to heal from having 4 visible ulcers at the back of my throat for the last month. I become mentally and physically drained when I have them, which doesnt go well with 2 small children and a full-time job. My doctor prescribed 2 antibiotics which didnt work and I started using Corsidyl which is helping but I am not sure if it is that or whether they have run their course. A kineselogist told me that my body cant convert Vit. B and she prescribed a Vit B converter which did give me some relief. Has anyone else been told this? I find chocolate and oranges (in any form) cause and irritate them. Solpadene is great for short term relief but be careful as they are addictive! |
| Edel 4 May 10 |
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I have suffered with tonsilitus since I was 12, Im now 33, for the last 8 years nothing until a month ago. I also suffer with cold sores so badly that I have to take oral acyclovir tablets. I now have a large white ulcer on the same tonsil that was infected a month ago. I have used orabase on it directly which just gave my pain in my ear. I ve gargled with salt water and had throat pastiles. Im not sure whether its stress related as Im in the middle of exams or whether its connected to the herpes simplex virus? i do think they go hand in hand along with tonsilitus.
I m quite tolerant of pain however my concern is that its some sort of immune problem. Ive had swollen aching gland on and off for 8 weeks now. I stopped taking the acyclovir as my gland swelled under my chin. Maybe you can over do it with medications? |
| Claire 5 May 10 |
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My daughter developed a viral infection which resulted in a severe case of herpetic gingivostomatitis--diagnosed by a dentist. She was hospitalized and tested for many diseases, viruses, etc and the biopsies done revealed
only erythema multiforme. Bechet's was ruled out via immunoassay biopsy. She continues to have mouth and
tonsil ulcers which develop after a few days of extreme fatigue. After reading all these personal stories, I am
wondering what was the initial problem that resulted in continuing mouth ulcers. My daughter (who is 30) never
had mouth ulcers until the strange viral infection. Any response would be appreciated.
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| MAUREEN 7 May 10 |
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| Omg all you poor people who have suffered with these ulcers for so many years! I now know what I have been getting, thanks for that, but ow ow, I thought I had some sort of mouth cancer! Could the ulcers also be further down my throat as I'm hurting there too? Feels like iv had some popcorn and some is stuck out of reach. It's driving me mad! I will not suffer these crappy tonsil thingys for my next 20 years, I'm looking in to having my tonsils out because this is hell, I can't be my normal "tryandgetawordinedgeways" girl. Good luck all, hope you find what your searching for x |
| Lulu 7 May 10 |
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| ive had ulcers on and off for years now. been to imunoligists and a number of GPs. All kinda just having a stab into the dark, prescrbing antibiotics until the other day i went to the surgery and had a consult with a new doc. after she had a look she new straight away. he asked if i get cold sores, which i do and she said that the ulcers where related to the herpes virus that causes cold sores and because i was so runned down from work and stress that my body had just reacted differently. she prescribed me zorvirax in tablet form. nxt day i had relief. also fund that voltaren 25 eases pain dramatically. hope this has been of some help cause i dont wish this pain upon anyone. |
| sam 28 May 10 |
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my daughter is 23 weeks old and has ulcers on her tonsils. its great reading all these posts so i get more of an understanding of what pain she is in! she ended up in hospital with dehydration cause she cant drink. was hoping this would be a once off, but from reading all these posts, i think this will be the first of many! :-(
she has food intolerances, sounds like this could be a part of it! my poor baby girl!!!! |
| lillybrays 31 May 10 |
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| ii have just started having ulcers on my tonsils, i can't understand why i have them, they are not painful but its like havibng hair at the back on my mon=uth when i swallow, which gets annoying more then anything. i dont know wheather to see a GP or wait? hopefully they will just clear up? had them for about 2 weeks, had the one now i have two, maybe its just a diet thing? |
| lisa worrall 7 June 10 |
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I had a bad case of tonsilitis when I was 20. Ever since then I have had ulcers, deep pockets/tunnels going into the tissue on my tonsils. Sometimes they build up with a white stinky plaque that I have to scrape out with a spoon or push out with my finger. If I don't do this, the bacteria sits and builds in the holes and I will get sick or become drained and exhausted.
Does anyone else get this? Saline gargling helps but does not heal the ulcers - it just helps them stay clean. |
| Michelle 10 July 10 |
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| I think I mite have one now as well. For me it seemsto come only when I get super stressed, but gets so bad it hurts to talk and swallow and eat at all. Asked the dr about them and she said that you can't realy do anything about it but do throat losanges that might numb it. If any other information for me let me know please. |
| Brittany 5 August 10 |
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| I have ulcer on my right tonsil and I am crying becuase I had a date.....:-( |
| Naveed 23 August 10 |
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| I had then in my throat and whenever I drank or ate something I could basically point to each hot spot they hit cause the pain was horrible! I know have ulcers on my tonsils and back of throat + on the back of my tongue. I have been suffering from them for over 2wks now. I do not sleep well due to the pain, swallowing is a nightmare and I found myself trying to avoid doing it. I looked down my throat with a well light flashlight and found so many ulcers on my tonsils and back of throat and when I move my tongue it painful, just like swallowing or drinking anything, just horrible horrible pain. I drink alot of cold water and gargle with warm water but to be honest nothing seems to help ease the pain or get rid of them. I thought I had strap throat, cause I had a bad cold before hand, but was told it wasn't strap but lots of ulcers in my throat area and down the back of my tongue. Oh, as far as that EMT saying it's " mostly caused by oral sex" He's full of it! I am so tired of Dr.s and other health care people putting the blame on something they do not understand or know about as " sexual causes" If it is caused by yeast then say so, but stop blaming it on " sex " The human body is covered in Yeast and sometimes it becomes unbalanced " not because of sex, oral or whatever " It just does, if this is what causes them " ulcers" then treat us for that and help us get rid of them, because they are the most painful, sores ever and worse than having gallbladder surgery! No joke! To back up my thing about " sex" I am non sexually active and have no plans to become sexual active, oral or other wise until I am ready too. So, you see not everything is " sexual infected induced!" I got a bad cold and then hit with these horrible painful ulcers and it seems a lot of people on here are saying the same thing loudly but not being heard! I will change my toothpaste give that idea a swirl and see how it works along with the vitamin B's and C. I am up for anything to finally get rid of these horrible, painful, never seeming to go away ulcers! I feel for everyone on here who has them and can not get rid of them, they do cause life alterations and make everyday mobility seem immobile. I understand and suffer with you, I hear your pleas for help, but like you NO ONE listens or cares to really help solve this horrible problem, just like to blame it on sex this sex that.. BS is what i say to them. |
| Suz 23 August 10 |
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| Hi, I have got little ulcers on my tonsils. I suppose I am lucky compared to some of you - they do not hurt - BUT I am feeling sick and gagging all the time as it's like something is stuck in my throat. I get married in two weeks and I am so worried that they will still be there. From what I gather it's pointless going to your doctor as they will not do anything. Has anyone had these? they do not hurt but make you feel sick and gag..... Any help would be really appreciated. |
| Kirst 24 August 10 |
